Inquest into the Suspected Death of PARBHAT
Deceased
Parbhat
Demographics
24y, male
Date of death
2024-08-05
Finding date
2026-03-13
Cause of death
unknown cause
AI-generated summary
Parbhat was a 24-year-old Indian international student and worker who disappeared at The Gap in Torndirrup National Park, Albany, WA on 5 August 2024. After moving to Perth in 2021, his circumstances deteriorated following an assault, job losses, financial depletion, and visa uncertainty. He was living in his rental car when last seen at The Gap carpark, appearing despondent. Comprehensive land and sea searches ensued; tracker dogs indicated he had walked to a cliff edge. The coroner found death established beyond reasonable doubt, occurring when Parbhat fell or jumped from the cliff into the sea. While the precise cause remains undetermined (injury or drowning), the coroner concluded he died by suicide based on compelling evidence: financial crisis, employment loss, visa jeopardy, social isolation, heavy alcohol use, and cultural fear of returning home in disgrace. The coroner recommended consultation on installing a crisis telephone hotline at The Gap to provide intervention opportunities.
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Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- loss of employment
- financial hardship and depleted savings
- student visa at risk due to cancelled college enrolment
- previous assault and robbery
- heavy alcohol consumption
- social isolation
- living in rental car
- cultural and family expectations regarding success in Australia
- mental health deterioration
Coroner's recommendations
- Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to consult with WA Country Health Service and/or Department of Health WA and Telstra regarding feasibility of installing a suicide hotline telephone at The Gap
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